Starkad

Starkad was a giant and a warrior of the Heathobards.

Biography
Starkad was born into the Heathobards, and he was a renowned and feared warrior. It was the elderly Starkad who convinced king Ingeld to betray his father-in-law, King Hrothgar of the Danes, during the 6th century CE during the Heathobard-Scylding conflict. Starkad took part in viking expeditions, and it is said that Thor had Starkad struck down when he kidnapped a woman who was sacrificing to Thor.